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Vaginal Atrophy (Atropic Vaginitis)

Vaginal atrophy, or atrophic vaginitis, is characterized by the thinning and drying of the vaginal walls. It develops as a result of decreased estrogen levels, and affects approximately 50% of postmenopausal women. Many women will experience pain during sex, but additional urinary symptoms may develop.

Most Common Symptoms:

  • Vaginal dryness
  • Vaginal burning and/or itching 
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Burning with urination
  • Urgency with urination
  • Frequent urination
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Pain with intercourse
  • Spotting or bleeding

Learn More About Vaginal Atrophy

Treating vulvovaginal atrophy genitourinary syndrome of menopause: How important is vaginal lubricant and moisturizer composition:
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Vaginal pH-balanced gel for the control of atrophic vaginitis among breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial:
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Atrophic Vaginitis in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Difficult Survivorship Issue:
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Non-hormonal topical treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy: an up-to-date overview:
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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause: New terminology for vulvovaginal atrophy from the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health and The North American Menopause Society:
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The Women's EMPOWER Survey: Women's Knowledge and Awareness of Treatment Options for Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy Remains Inadequate:
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Vaginal Health: Insights, Views & Attitudes (VIVA) - results from an international survey:
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Related Vaginal Wellness Topics:

Bacterial Vaginosis - BV Menopause Vaginismus Oncology & Cancer Post-Care Sexual Difficulty Pelvic Floor Disorders Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) Vulvodynia Sjögren’s Syndrome Lichen Sclerosus

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